Chevrolet Malibu Repair Costs

Based on real repair records · last updated October 20, 2026
$40 – $157
typical cost of the most common repair on the Chevrolet Malibu: Headlight or Bulb Replacement
Every range on this page is the middle half of real Chevrolet Malibu invoices for that repair, parts + labor.

What common repairs cost on the Chevrolet Malibu

Most common repairs first. Repairs with their own page carry the full breakdown: parts and labor split, typical hours, real repair reports and a printable Fair Price Report.

RepairTypical costMedian
Light Bulb$40 – $157$82
Car Battery$153 – $353$221
Brake Pads & Rotors$305 – $550$396
Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly$332 – $556$419
Brake Pads$210 – $455$315
TPMS Sensor$111 – $480$241
VVT Solenoid$237 – $442$326
A/C Recharge$95 – $222$138
Tie Rod End$226 – $478$322
Spark Plugs$184 – $422$286
Starter$296 – $473$378
Serpentine Belt$132 – $290$185
Control Arm$349 – $701$523
Thermostat$192 – $394$262
Fuel Pump$520 – $910$717
Alternator$297 – $587$408
Blower Motor$156 – $392$267
Water Pump$207 – $561$341
Headlight Assembly$96 – $245$161
Radiator$90 – $584$208
Strut$352 – $832$618
Brake Pads, Rotors & Caliper$426 – $754$557
Sway Bar Link$200 – $417$281
Oxygen Sensor$197 – $382$267
Power Steering (Pump & Lines)$148 – $583$305
Ignition Coil$233 – $434$311
Brake Rotors$178 – $390$272
Throttle Body$230 – $556$394
CV Axle$241 – $522$370
Shocks / Struts$295 – $659$450
Light Assembly$92 – $289$173
Fuel Filter$67 – $177$106
A/C Compressor$513 – $1,405$925
EGR Valve$193 – $397$280
Catalytic Converter$346 – $847$570
Brake Caliper$94 – $350$202
Fuel Injector$129 – $514$262
Window Regulator$277 – $395$335
Valve Cover Gasket$218 – $492$315
Timing Belt or Chain$207 – $621$440
Transmission Filter & Pan Service$168 – $311$232
Oil Cooler & Lines$216 – $479$292
Brake Line$178 – $406$264
Fuel Tank$97 – $427$213
Oil Pan$168 – $603$394
Relay$78 – $207$128
PCV Valve$73 – $286$146
Muffler$255 – $493$382

Middle half of real Chevrolet Malibu invoices (25th–75th percentile) for each repair, parts + labor, all model years together.

Compare with other vehicles: Light Bulb · Car Battery · Brake Pads & Rotors · Wheel Bearing / Hub Assembly · Brake Pads · TPMS Sensor.

Common problems on the Chevrolet Malibu

What these complaints usually turn out to be on the Chevrolet Malibu, with this vehicle’s own odds: Check Engine Light On · Noise While Driving.

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